MALLORCA

basket weaving retreat

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may 12 - 16, 2027

$3,450 - $5,750 USD per person

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an unforgettable craft experience
in scenic Mallorca,
set between the Sierra de Tramuntana mountains and the Mediterranean Sea

Empty outdoor dining table with chairs set for a meal, surrounded by lush green trees and plants, in a garden or patio area.
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A woman in a white dress standing near a stone wall by a reflecting pool surrounded by greenery and trees under a clear blue sky.
A woman and a man standing in front of a rustic wooden door with open window panels, inside a stone-walled room. The woman is wearing a light-colored shirt and beige pants, with a headscarf. The man is wearing a white t-shirt and black shorts. To the right, a light gray embroidered jacket hangs on the wall, and a small sign reads 'Rota Capellans.'
Close-up of two people weaving a palm leaf together, sitting on a bench. One person's hands are threading the palm leaf, while the other has clasped hands resting on their lap.

Our Retreat Home

During this trip we’ll be staying at Son Rullan, a 14th century monastery, set amongst ancient olive groves, located between the towns of Deia and Valldemossa. The home is very rural, with a rustic access road isolating the home in the natural setting.

Inside, each room is different and hallways twist and turn giving it a whimsical feeling. Bedroom windows open up to private terraces, the gardens, or views of the surrounding orchards and Mediterranean Sea. The top floor of the home has a large yoga room and small library nook available to all.

A hilltop house covered in green ivy surrounded by trees with a clear blue sky.

Craft workshops + Studio visits

During this retreat, we will spend two days creating baskets with traditional palm artist and teacher Pep Toni Ferrer in the garden terraces of our beautiful home, Son Rullan, overlooking the Mediterranean sea.

We’ll also visit the studios of designers Accidente con Flores and GAADART.

Three woven straw handbags with fabric straps decorated with small pom-poms, arranged on a white fabric background.

After weaving palm baskets with artist Pep Toni Ferrer, venture to the rocky Mediterranean shores, May in Mallorca is marked by the changing of seasons, so we may experiences misty or even rainy cool days, or warm sunshine. In either case, the landscapes are stunning. We’ll enjoy a scenic beachside hike if it’s chilly, or cool off in the island’s turquoise waters if its warm.

Beach VisitS

Person relaxing with legs crossed on rocky shoreline overlooking blue ocean water.

Curated Dining experiences

As an island known for its agriculture, fresh Mediterranean ingredients abound. Our meals will emphasize seasonal, local ingredients from small-scale farmers.

Enjoy cocktail hour at Hotel Corazon, a dining experience at Nama Restaurant, as well as exquisite meals by local chefs in our garden dining setting at Son Rullan.

A round table with a pinkish-brown marble surface set with empty drinking glasses, a white plate with silverware, and a small glass vase with pink flowers. In the background, olive green cushioned seating with pillows.

Optional xtant gathering

We’ve conveniently scheduled this trip just after the renowned global textile gathering Xtant, taking place in Palma de Mallorca May 7-11.

If you’re able, we highly recommend arriving to Mallorca before our trip to attend the market and participate in some of their workshops.

This event is like a pilgrimage for many, and truly honors the diversity of craftsmanship around the world.

View of an art display inside a stone-walled room, including framed artwork, fabric quilts, and embroidery pieces, with a table holding printed materials and a woven chair.

itinerary

  • Private transportation from Palma, Mallorca to our rural home in the town of Deia.

    Group welcome dinner.

  • Optional yoga and meditation at the house.

    Breakfast at Son Rullan. Time to relax and enjoy the pool and gardens.

    Private transportation to the Accidente con Flores studio for a natural dye workshop using local plant dyes, followed by a studio visit with an opportunity to shop directly from the brand and a group picnic in their scenic home garden.

    Private transportation to the beach.

    Time to relax and enjoy the beach: swim, read a book or enjoy social time with others in the group.

    Return to Son Rullan. Free time to rest.

    Dinner prepared by chef Tommy at the house, followed by optional movie screening.

  • Optional yoga and meditation at the house.

    Breakfast at Son Rullan.

    Palm weaving workshop at Son Rullan led by Paumes i Brins. We’ll start with a basic plating technique, then we’ll begin shaping and sewing the woven palm strips into larger figures.

    Private transportation to Son Moragues (SONMO) in the neighboring town of Valldemossa.

    Group picnic at SONMO, incorporating olive oil and other food preserves made on site. Following lunch, visit with wool artist Eugenia to tour the farm and learn more about SONMO’s artisan initiatives, reviving wool traditions of the island.

    Optional visit to the beach, happy hour at Hotel Corazon, or return to Son Rullan.

    Group dinner at Son Rullan.

  • Optional yoga and meditation at the house.

    Continue palm weaving workshop with the Paums i Brins team.

    Homemade brunch at Son Rullan.

    Continue our palm weaving workshop. During this afternoon session, participants will be able to create baskets and other sculptural items.

    Relax at the house, or option to go back into Deià.

    Final group dinner.

  • Final group breakfast.

    Private transportation back to Palma.

A beige building with green shutters and a small balcony, featuring a white curtain blowing in the wind. Classic architecture of Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
April Valencia of Masa Madre in a white dress reaching for a slice of pizza at an outdoor table filled with various pizzas and salads, surrounded by greenery.
Sun-shaped ceramic wall decoration with a smiley face on a weathered stone wall, with a tipped over turquoise plastic chair in the foreground.
Blankets and pillows on a natural rock surface surrounded by trees and bushes in a shaded outdoor setting at Son Rullan in Mallorca.
Decorative sun-shaped ceramic plate with a face, positioned on a beige tablecloth among various pottery and handmade crafts at the Accidente Con Flores studio in Mallorca.
A farm field with small trees, rocks, and some animals grazing in the distance, under a cloudy sky.
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A table set for a meal with plates, glasses, bread, a bowl of salad, a tortilla, cheese, cutlery, and a small pitcher on a white tablecloth. At the Accidente Con Flores textile studio.
Close-up of hands weaving a straw basket during the Thread Caravan basket weaving workshop in Mallorca.
A portion of a light-colored striped shirt with embroidery of flowers on the left side. In the background, a beige, textured wall with a sign that reads 'La Rota Capellans'. There is a small pipe and a potted plant with long, thin leaves at the botto
Photograph of a framed beach scene with a woman standing on rocks near the ocean, viewed from inside a room at the GAADART studio in Mallorca.
Sunset over the Mediterranean Sea in Mallorca, reflecting on calm ocean water with cloudy sky and a small bright object in the distance.

TRIP
DETAILS

GROUP

This trip is limited to 11 guests, who will accompanied by Thread Caravan and Donde Clara hosts.

PRICING + PAYMENT

Pricing for this trip is between $3,450 - $5,750 USD per person and will have a mix of private and shared rooms with en suite and detached bathrooms.

A $2,050 non-refundable deposit is required in order to reserve your space on this trip. The remaining payment is due at least 60 days prior to the trip start date.

Custom payment plans are available upon request. Please contact us if this is something you'd like to set up.

When making a reservation, there is the option to Pay it Forward. These contributions are directed exclusively towards our Artisan Exchange Program.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation will be in a renovated 14th century monastery, Son Rullan. The home is quite rural, accessible via a rustic road. It is about a 15-20 minute drive to the town of Deia in one direction and Valldemossa in the other direction.

This historic home has many architectural features denoting its era, like old stone floors and slightly uneven stairs. Please contact us if you have any physical limitations that may need to be considered when staying. here.

Rooms vary greatly in their accommodation style, and our range of prices reflect the room style. From shared rooms with separate beds and detached bathrooms, to private rooms with en suite bathrooms and private terraces. Please review this PDF thoroughly when selecting your room preference, and please email us if you have any questions at all before reserving.

GETTING TO Mallorca

This trip starts and ends in Palma de Mallorca, which has an international airport. We will pick guests up in Palma and bring them to our home closer to Deia (about a 40 minute drive from Palma)

We encourage guests to spend more time in Mallorca outside of our trip, especially in Palma. It is a beautiful island with much to see and do, and we are happy to share a custom suggestion list.

Just before our trip, the renowned textile event Xtant will be taking place from May 8-12 in Palma, Mallorca.

COST INCLUDES

  • Artisan Experiences: This trip includes a two day basket weaving workshop as well as multiple designer studio visits.

  • In-Country Transportation: Private car service for our schedule itinerary activities, starting and ending in Palma de Mallorca.

  • All Meals: All meals are included and will offer a range of home-cooked to fine dining experiences with emphasis on Spanish cuisine and local ingredients.

  • Accommodation: In a beautiful country home, Son Rullan.

  • Support: Two trip hosts will be working in collaboration with our local chef and artist facilitators. Additionally, the Thread Caravan team will be available in the months leading up to the trip to help you prepare.

  • Carbon Emissions Offset: We’ve partnered with Trees for the Future to plant 50 tress on your behalf in order to offset the carbon emissions of your travel to Mallorca.

ADDITIONAL EXPENSES

  • Alcoholic Drinks: Thread Caravan does not cover the cost of alcoholic beverages unless mentioned in the itinerary.

  • Airfare: To and from the Palma de Mallorca airport.

  • Personal Travel Insurance: Personal travel insurance is required for this trip. Please find an insurance that covers medical emergencies, theft, and trip cancellations.

  • Extra Excursions: During our scheduled free time, guests will be responsible for all incurred expenses.

  • Personal Expenses: Shopping, medicine, snacks, etc. 

OTHER IMPORTANT INFO

  • Visa: Please make sure to review Spain’s visa requirements with your country’s embassy beforehand. Please contact us if you have any questions or need support.

  • Passport Validity: Passport must have at least 6 months validity at time of entry as well as at least one empty page.

  • Trip Preparation: We will send a trip preparation packet to you one month before the trip. This packet will include our exact itinerary, a suggested pack list, useful country information and more.

QUESTIONS? CONTACT US.

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*Thread Caravan plants trees to restore ecosystems and offset carbon emissions on behalf of each guest who travels with us.

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$2,050.00

Please note that the deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable, and is required to reserve your space on this trip.
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Be sure to review the rooms before booking as each one is unique.
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White Room (Shared Room, Shared Bathroom) $3,450 per person
Palma Room (Shared Room, Private Bathroom) $3,650 per person
Double Room (Shared Room, Private Bathroom) $4,050 per person
Office Room (Private Room, Shared Bathroom) $4,450 per person
Chapel Room (Private Room, Shared Bathroom) $4,650 per person
Balcony Room (Private Room, Private Bathroom) $4,950 per person
Top Room (Private Room, Private Bathroom) $4,950 per person
Master Bedroom (Private Room, Private Bathroom) $5,750 per person

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Pay It Forward | Contribution to Artisan Exchange Program
from $100.00

Thread Caravan provides fully-funded artists residencies to our community of indigenous artisan collaborators, as part of our artisan exchange program. To date, we’ve been proud to host Gujarati turban weaver Shamji Vishram Vankar in Oaxaca, as well as Zapotec Oaxacan sisters and weavers Silvia and Dahlia Gutiérrez on our weaving retreat Guatemala. In June 2024 we will host potter Macrina Mateo Martinez from Tlapazola, Oaxaca on our pottery retreat in the Rif mountains of Morocco.

Should our community be interested in contributing to these efforts, there is the option to pay it forward when making a trip reservation. These financial contributions will be used exclusivity towards our artisan exchange program.

Learn more about this program here.

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